The passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II has set in motion a massive ‘rebranding’ campaign decades in the making. What can we learn from the transition from EIIR to CIIIR?

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidSeptember 22, 2022branding, nation brand

Aging in the Digital Age

In the face of the inevitable march of time, can our digital tools help us to age more purpose-fully?

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidFebruary 28, 2022uae, dubai, wellbeing, digital, digital wellbeing

Let's Talk About Digital Wellbeing

As the new year rolls on, we are taking a step back to reevaluate our relationship with our devices and offering solutions to take back control of our digital wellbeing. Hint: read more (paper) books.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidFebruary 14, 2022uae, dubai, wellbeing, digital, digital wellbeing

A New Week for a New Year

The UAE kicked off 2022 on a Monday!

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJanuary 9, 2022uae, dubai, remote work, economy, middle east, workweek

The UAE at 50

As we look to the next 50 years, the UAE has embarked on the most important reforms in the country’s history.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidDecember 3, 2021uae, dubai, remote work, economy, middle east, abu dhabi, golden jubilee, expo, Expo 2020

We're Not Out of the Woods - Yet

The UAE has the right infrastructure and talent to bolster a global vaccination drive in support of the Global South.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidAugust 2, 2021UAE, Expo, Expo 2020, covid-19, vaccine

Our Changed World Needs Expo 2020

The countdown is on to Expo 2020, and the UAE is demonstrating through action that it is ready to lead in the post-pandemic world.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJuly 8, 2021UAE, Expo, Expo 2020, technology, innovation, covid-19

Creating the Internet We Want

The content moderation debates are raging again. Now is the time for small states with diverse voices to step in to help define the internet we want.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidJune 10, 2020UAE, Dubai, social media, content, content moderation, small states

Restart Growth with Design Thinking

Gulf News — As the world enters the next chapter of the Covid-19 pandemic, local and global economies have the opportunity to push re-start on design-driven innovation.

Opinion, Published, CultureWisam AmidMay 27, 2020coronavirus, covid-19, UAE, Dubai, innovation, Dubai10X, Design thinking

It's Time To Overhaul Our Digital Culture

The National — The global response to Covid-19 has been a watershed moment for Big Tech. The actions we take today will have lasting impact beyond the pandemic.

Opinion, Published, Culture, DataWisam AmidMay 10, 2020coronavirus, covid-19, UAE, data, data regulation, data privacy, Zoom, Google, Apple, GDPR

The Power of Digital Storytelling

Storytelling is a tool to empower people and communities. With the reach of digital platforms, a story that empowers one can empower the world.

The Essential Work of Creativity

Supporting the artists, storytellers, performers and other creatives who are placing this turbulent period in context will be essential to building new narratives.

Opinion, Culture, Remote WorkWisam AmidApril 28, 2020remote work, covid-19, creativity, design, storytelling

Storytelling Will Outlive Any Pandemic

Gulf News — Now more than ever, stories are the glue that keeps people together. Danish Farhan argues that business leaders need to return to the power of storytelling to survive the crisis.

Empathy is the Secret to Remote Work

You or someone you know is working from home. As covid-19 upends traditional office culture, we offer tips learned from years of remote work.

Opinion, Culture, Remote WorkWisam AmidMarch 18, 2020remote work, work from home, technology, covid-19

This Is the Test Edtech Needed

The National — The rapid worldwide transition to distance learning is the stress-test the Edtech sector needed to hit the mainstream.

Can Deep Fakes be Used for Good?

The National — Deepfakes are more than a technology breakthrough. We are experiencing the emergence of a new art form.

How the Dubai Council will Accelerate Dubai

Gulf News — Radical change starts with a bold vision. The Dubai Council is already demonstrating the impact of leadership, collaboration, and technology to accelerate Dubai forward.